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==Sikinos== | ==Sikinos== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
====Skala==== | ====Skala==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.675&lon=25.145&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
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Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. | Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. | ||
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Revision as of 23:28, 16 February 2009
Sikinos
GPS: 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Click for larger view
Background
Sikinos (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of Folegandros and W of Ios. Sikinos has an area of 41 km2 and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.
The island was named after Sikinos the son of Thoas, who was banished from Limnos, and was set adrift in a chest. The chest was washed here and Thoas was recovered by a sea nymph.
Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.
Charts
- BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
- Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
- NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
- Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.
Ports and Popular Stops
Skala
GPS: 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos.
You can either go side-to the small quay or anchor off.
Warning: There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - N/A
- Water - N/A
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
There are daily boats to Folegandros and Ios and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Sikinos (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1987 --Istioploos 13:05, 4 July 2008 (MDT)
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